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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.54, 4,623.57 and 2,091.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.54, 4,623.57 and 2,091.78 is: 2,885.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.54 : 4,623.57 = 2,091.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.54/4,623.57 = 2,091.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.54x = 4,623.57 × 2,091.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.54x = 9,671,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671,491.25/3,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.69

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